The Australian sharemarket is tracking toward its third-largest daily decline of 2025, amid fears that a new wave of US tariffs could spark a global economic downturn. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.6% (125 points) to 7857, wiping out approximately $35 billion in market value. The All Ordinaries dropped 1.5%, with all 11 sectors in the red—led by heavy losses in the mining sector.
Australian shares seesawed on Friday as caution prevailed amid escalating trade tensions driven by former US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. The S&P/ASX 200 was flat at 7970.9 near 2.15pm AEDT, up just 1.9 points. The All Ordinaries also remained steady, with six of the 11 sectors higher, led by consumer staples and utilities.
The Australian sharemarket fell on Thursday afternoon, ending a multi-day winning streak as renewed concerns over US trade policy weighed on sentiment. The S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.6% or 45.8 points to 7953.2 by 2pm, while the All Ordinaries slipped 0.7%. Technology stocks led losses, with seven of 11 sectors in the red.
The ASX advanced on Wednesday, driven by a risk-on rally in banks and miners. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.9% (68.8 points) to 8011.3 by 2pm, breaking above 8000 for the first time in two weeks. The All Ordinaries climbed 0.8%, with eight of 11 sectors in positive territory, led by financials.
The Australian sharemarket advanced on Tuesday afternoon, following a strong rally on Wall Street. By mid afternoon, the S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.6% or 48.9 points to 7985.8, marking a fourth consecutive day of gains. Technology led eight of 11 sectors higher.
The ASX traded sideways on Monday afternoon, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index briefly rising before dipping 3.3 points, or 0.04%, to 7927.9 mid afternoon. The All Ordinaries fell 7 points, with only three of the index’s 11 sectors in positive territory.
The Australian sharemarket is poised to record its strongest weekly gain of the year, with supermarket stocks lifting the ASX on Friday despite persistent global economic uncertainty.
By mid afternoon, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5% or 36.9 points to 7955.8, with the All Ordinaries up 0.4%. Gains across seven of 11 sectors helped the market move higher.
The Australian sharemarket was poised for its strongest session in six weeks, driven by gains in banks, technology, and consumer stocks following a Wall Street rally. The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 1.2% to 7920.7, with the All Ordinaries also up 1.2%.
The ASX retreated on Wednesday, snapping a three-day rally as risk-off sentiment returned to global markets. The S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.2% to 7,846.6 points, mirroring Wall Street’s tech-led sell-off. The All Ordinaries also fell 0.2%, despite eight of eleven sectors trading higher.
The Australian sharemarket reversed earlier gains in the afternoon session as US futures turned lower, signaling potential weakness in the Wall Street rebound. The S&P/ASX 200 Index fluctuated before closing 0.1% higher at 7,865.1, while the All Ordinaries rose 0.2%. Gains in utilities helped offset losses in other sectors.
The Australian sharemarket started the week on a strong note, buoyed by risk-on sentiment following China’s pledge to boost consumption and a rally on Wall Street. By early afternoon, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6% to 7835.3, with the All Ordinaries up a similar margin. Eight of the 11 sectors advanced, led by energy stocks.
The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.4% to 7,780.8 on Friday afternoon, breaking a three-day losing streak as major miners drove gains amid rising gold and iron ore prices. The All Ordinaries also rose 0.5%, with seven of 11 sectors finishing higher.
